to the person reading this,
the word selfless can be so overlooked sometimes. but break down the word to rediscover its meaning.
self-less.
less of self.
in other words, more of others.
a pretty simple concept but something everyone needs to be reminded of constantly. this world can tend to get 'all about me', you don't have to look far to see that. but I want to live in a world and be the generation that challenges that and says more of YOU. imagine if everyone in the world woke up with the mindset 'how can I help you?' 'what can I do to make your life better?'.
it would look like a pretty different world I reckon.
let that be the challenge for today and this week; decrease yourself, so that others may increase. you may just learn a thing or two about yourself and the people in your life.
you can make a difference.
have a majestic monday! make someone smile.
E x
Sunday, 2 March 2014
Friday, 7 February 2014
this day matters
to the person reading this,
we have approximately 30 000 days on this planet within this lifetime. that's it! just like that.
what will you do with them?
we only have a certain amount of days that we're given to leave this world a little better than when we came into it. what is your life leaving on this earth that will benefit people you haven't even met before? for me, it's simple; I don't want to get to the end of my life and look back on all the things I wish I could've done. I want to leave something that goes past the end of my days. I want to use everything I've been given to help and encourage people to live inspiring lives.
because essentially, that is exactly what will make the world a better place. people seeing other people's actions and being inspired to do something in their own lives.
I created this blog in the hope that you would read these posts and that they would, even for a second, make you think about about what your life could look like if you were pushing yourself and living at your 100% potential. imagine waking up without any feelings or thoughts of doubt, anxiety or stress! it's possible, trust me. you just have to surround yourself with words of encouragement and positivity, and to not put yourself down every time you walk past a mirror.
make a change in 3 people's lives today, I dare you. double dog dare you ;) I promise it'll make you and the 3 people you've helped, feel better. and after you've done that, tell 3 more people about what you did, and encourage them to do the same.
we can change the world, it just takes individuals like you and me taking a stand for action, and physically going out into our days EXPECTING amazing things to happen.
simply, because they CAN.
have the most incredible Saturday!
so much love,
E x
we have approximately 30 000 days on this planet within this lifetime. that's it! just like that.
what will you do with them?
we only have a certain amount of days that we're given to leave this world a little better than when we came into it. what is your life leaving on this earth that will benefit people you haven't even met before? for me, it's simple; I don't want to get to the end of my life and look back on all the things I wish I could've done. I want to leave something that goes past the end of my days. I want to use everything I've been given to help and encourage people to live inspiring lives.
because essentially, that is exactly what will make the world a better place. people seeing other people's actions and being inspired to do something in their own lives.
I created this blog in the hope that you would read these posts and that they would, even for a second, make you think about about what your life could look like if you were pushing yourself and living at your 100% potential. imagine waking up without any feelings or thoughts of doubt, anxiety or stress! it's possible, trust me. you just have to surround yourself with words of encouragement and positivity, and to not put yourself down every time you walk past a mirror.
make a change in 3 people's lives today, I dare you. double dog dare you ;) I promise it'll make you and the 3 people you've helped, feel better. and after you've done that, tell 3 more people about what you did, and encourage them to do the same.
we can change the world, it just takes individuals like you and me taking a stand for action, and physically going out into our days EXPECTING amazing things to happen.
simply, because they CAN.
have the most incredible Saturday!
so much love,
E x
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
anything is possible
to the person reading this,
whatever you're struggling with today, don't let it affect the way you live your life. instead of waking up with the same attitude as yesterday, make the conscious decision to believe that incredible things can happen in your day. anything is possible.
opportunity can arise where there was none before, your friend or family member could have a health breakthrough they've been waiting for, you may meet your future husband or wife today! when you take the blinders off and actually see the possibilities that are waiting for you, the world literally becomes a different place. the trees seem a little greener, the air smells a a little cleaner, and the sky...ah don't get me started.
a lot of people go back to school today, many for the final year of school. believe for the impossible with your grades, anything can happen when you just commit to making this year your best yet. I'm definitely keen..
just believe in possibility, life is more magical when you do.
have the best thursday!
love always,
E x
whatever you're struggling with today, don't let it affect the way you live your life. instead of waking up with the same attitude as yesterday, make the conscious decision to believe that incredible things can happen in your day. anything is possible.
opportunity can arise where there was none before, your friend or family member could have a health breakthrough they've been waiting for, you may meet your future husband or wife today! when you take the blinders off and actually see the possibilities that are waiting for you, the world literally becomes a different place. the trees seem a little greener, the air smells a a little cleaner, and the sky...ah don't get me started.
a lot of people go back to school today, many for the final year of school. believe for the impossible with your grades, anything can happen when you just commit to making this year your best yet. I'm definitely keen..
just believe in possibility, life is more magical when you do.
have the best thursday!
love always,
E x
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
stop scrolling
to the person reading this,
I was thinking and praying about what I should write this morning, and I feel like some people need to hear this.
just. stahp. scrolling.
stop living life in the device you hold in your hand! there is a whole WORLD out there that needs your gifts and talents to make it a better place, but you can't get anywhere if you're stuck in cyberland. I know, in order to read this you would have HAD to be online, but I challenge you today.
go off, right now and do something good for someone else that you wouldn't normally do.
go out, and practise your gifts or passions, then show them to someone you love.
go live, you have approximately 30 000 days on this planet. just take that one in.
so how many have you wasted so far, sitting, scrolling on Insta or Facebook? Tumblr or blogger?
this world NEEDS you, your life is SIGNIFICANT! every single minute you can breathe air into your lungs, is a gift.
I don't know about you, but I get pretty excited about unwrapping gifts, wondering what incredible thing awaits under the unknown. in other words, TODAY is a gift and thousands of opportunities await you if you would just unwrap it in the right way.
stop scrolling my friend, get up and use today.
love always,
E x
I was thinking and praying about what I should write this morning, and I feel like some people need to hear this.
just. stahp. scrolling.
stop living life in the device you hold in your hand! there is a whole WORLD out there that needs your gifts and talents to make it a better place, but you can't get anywhere if you're stuck in cyberland. I know, in order to read this you would have HAD to be online, but I challenge you today.
go off, right now and do something good for someone else that you wouldn't normally do.
go out, and practise your gifts or passions, then show them to someone you love.
go live, you have approximately 30 000 days on this planet. just take that one in.
so how many have you wasted so far, sitting, scrolling on Insta or Facebook? Tumblr or blogger?
this world NEEDS you, your life is SIGNIFICANT! every single minute you can breathe air into your lungs, is a gift.
I don't know about you, but I get pretty excited about unwrapping gifts, wondering what incredible thing awaits under the unknown. in other words, TODAY is a gift and thousands of opportunities await you if you would just unwrap it in the right way.
stop scrolling my friend, get up and use today.
love always,
E x
Saturday, 18 January 2014
you are enough
to the person reading this,
you are enough. you don't need to try and impress those around you or compare yourself. if there's one thing I've learnt, it's that comparison will rob you of your true potential and what YOU can give to this world as an individual. our world is so full of images of things that we should be and most of the time it's negative. for the girls, we get told we have to be stick-thin to be beautiful, wear the latest makeup to be adequate, and that there's something wrong with us if we're not comparing ourselves to our friends. for the guys, if you don't have a rockin' body you're not attractive, or that you're only masculine and deemed worthy by your friends if you don't stand up for your true values in public.
whatever situation you find yourself in today, know that you have EVERYTHING you need inside of you to overcome it. you're enough, you don't need that drink to look cooler, you don't need that drug to feel better, you don't need that guy to tell you you're beautiful to actually believe it. YOU ARE ENOUGH. say it over and over until you believe it yourself.
have an incredible Sunday!
E x
you are enough. you don't need to try and impress those around you or compare yourself. if there's one thing I've learnt, it's that comparison will rob you of your true potential and what YOU can give to this world as an individual. our world is so full of images of things that we should be and most of the time it's negative. for the girls, we get told we have to be stick-thin to be beautiful, wear the latest makeup to be adequate, and that there's something wrong with us if we're not comparing ourselves to our friends. for the guys, if you don't have a rockin' body you're not attractive, or that you're only masculine and deemed worthy by your friends if you don't stand up for your true values in public.
whatever situation you find yourself in today, know that you have EVERYTHING you need inside of you to overcome it. you're enough, you don't need that drink to look cooler, you don't need that drug to feel better, you don't need that guy to tell you you're beautiful to actually believe it. YOU ARE ENOUGH. say it over and over until you believe it yourself.
have an incredible Sunday!
E x
Friday, 10 January 2014
why the blog
to the person reading this,
you're probably wondering what this blog is about. well, for the past year or so I've been creating a series of 'to the person reading this' facebook status' to brighten up people's days in some small way. this blog is to bring those status', my love of photography and optimism together in one space. a place where people can go to feel better, find words of encouragement, inspiring pictures and just love.
and I did this, just because I can. just because I want to leave a mark in this world and encourage people to find their purpose. the title is made up of words that I love and live life by;
just- exactly what is needed
be- to occur or take place
cause- a movement, something worth fighting for
I truly believe that people NEED positive messages in their lives, by whatever means. all I hope is that somewhere someone is reading my little messages of love and hope, and feels a slight twinge of inspiration. enough to make them want to make changes in their world, that will then spill over into the world's of people in their lives. and so it goes on.
so, person reading this, I hope you enjoy the blog, read the love-filled messages, comment whenever you like a post or when you want to share your thoughts, and feel empowered to live out your purpose. whatever that may look like.
ps. below are some piccies I shot at Byron this week with my stunning relatives and sister. hope you like them!
so much love,
E x
you're probably wondering what this blog is about. well, for the past year or so I've been creating a series of 'to the person reading this' facebook status' to brighten up people's days in some small way. this blog is to bring those status', my love of photography and optimism together in one space. a place where people can go to feel better, find words of encouragement, inspiring pictures and just love.
and I did this, just because I can. just because I want to leave a mark in this world and encourage people to find their purpose. the title is made up of words that I love and live life by;
just- exactly what is needed
be- to occur or take place
cause- a movement, something worth fighting for
I truly believe that people NEED positive messages in their lives, by whatever means. all I hope is that somewhere someone is reading my little messages of love and hope, and feels a slight twinge of inspiration. enough to make them want to make changes in their world, that will then spill over into the world's of people in their lives. and so it goes on.
so, person reading this, I hope you enjoy the blog, read the love-filled messages, comment whenever you like a post or when you want to share your thoughts, and feel empowered to live out your purpose. whatever that may look like.
ps. below are some piccies I shot at Byron this week with my stunning relatives and sister. hope you like them!
so much love,
E x
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